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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-24

MRS. T. D. BUCHER AND MISS ADA B. CONN.
WI Teachers OF Piano. Organ and Vocal Music,
1880 18th st.
Miss Conn will accept engagements as an accom-
paulst. SLIM
MISS HILTONS ENGLISH AND FRENCH
NJ school for Young Ladies. Reoi October 3,
81 Vermont Hours reserved private instruc-
lion to adults, el1-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-24

bear Hannah-How Is your nephew? but please.
dear, don't send an answer"
Tim was a dear Fellow and did not catch the
measles He. TOO, was COIN piimentary and epcour-
aging aboIt my age and infrm1Iies and went so
lar as 10 wonder II i hadn't been rather pretty
That nigat, as Aflsie was brushing my rebell,ous
DIS i Sentured On timid inquiry. "Ailsie
dear said In wheedling accents, .'was ever al
al nice looking when was young2"
~ hen you was what, my dearle?"
'1oung, AiIsle, young"
well" answered the dear old thing. poisinc the
brush In the air, Its long ago. you see Miss
back 50 far
An, don't tease me, Ailsie; really want TO
know, pleaded.
We'll, then; my deaf, you was. and what's more,
yon are; and that's the gospel truth, and many 5
The one that thinks so-slnue as me-"
Why should l care? and yet did TWAS not
capped from me- other people had at times talked
Nonsense 10 Ihe, when my heart had been TOO
weary 10 take much heed, and nv sisterin.laW
had chidden me for not responding when the talk
e-s had been eligible. All that seemed long aces
aEO. and now was solitary and moderately rich
woman, with A house OF my own, and a parrot
and :! terrier, and could BE- ana Was OF use M
Hidny Of my family, whose unfailing motto was "a
was glad was not ugly. Had they heen asked
"iat my opinion might have been on the subject
thsy Would have, as Usual, believed Inc indifferent
IL passed as '.sood creature" there We're but q
l- stepo 10 go TO arrive al the fool, maybe Tins
upd opinion cheered Inc wonderfully, and saw
IN start Tor home with thorough regret.
lew days later, the sweeps being In possession
- tLc Gra"lhg-rooni. teleg ram came announcing
- arrival e. Oae OF my nteceS Tor yiolla lesson
u LiJ mouse, III did not mind" Hurriedly haC
e piano rescued tom up stairs anu carried ln4s
~ h,Jie IrUnL snuSs,ery: and lust As IL was pul
ih'o place oy The awkward but W lung helpers We
- S,dsnt ~ lew moments notice, nay niece ar
49, anu with her caIne graceful lady-like girl
' hooe looks attracted me greatly.
alta, TINS IS AGnt HANNAH said my niece
ioa lin MIND. cid you, Aunt Hannah9 We
tdod5At you wo;id not; ana Ruth plays M, ac.
t1slRaniilentS 80 we'll We always play Iogethe;
=
I. i2G been so long away from the Old home tha,
'-.- lien cut Oh The knowledge OF the young
- If;ehd9; but from Kutn'S looks was plaJ
- -->~-i< D ca VI them, whoever sine mis lit b(.
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Totals Isl no o2 81 .OIi, o2o sl22a.o 900
-S4. O26. 1877 90 "a so3 75O q

Totals go. 81. O26. 1877 20 So. 800. $50 90
These estimates Of the states resources will
doubtless closely approximate the actual reve-
nue. receipts The estimates Of disbursements
slso will probably be nearly verified by the act
ual expenditures. except in the item of new
buildings for 1888 and $780, The estimate o:
$4,000 per annum for that purpose falls
largely short of the estimates submitted by
their different boards OF control for permanent
improvements at our state institutions In con-
siderinR these latter estimates, therefore, in
connection with the requirement. OF other de-
partmeuts or the state government. and the
probable revenues from which appropriations
must be paid, the necessity of q reduction OF the
one or an increase Of the other will be made ap-
parent. The unpleasant duty was imposed
upon me by your immediate predecessors Of
withholding my approval 20 several appropria-
tions made fer most worthy objects, simply be-
cause the revenues Of the state were not suffi-
Client TO meet them. A proper adjustment OF
expenses TO tncoins is an elemental business
principle CT applicable to the state as to the in
diyidual Without questioning therefore. the
=HoftJ, or perhaps the necessity. of the expendi-
ture contemplated in the estimates referred 10,
their marnitude, In the aggregate. presents the
alternative Of restricting appropriations or In
creasing the tax levy.
The status of the trust funds of the state on
the 3lst of last July was as follows:
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Totals. l,430 1868
The report of the board of corrections and
charities contains much valuable information
and makes important Recommendations respect
ing the charitable, penal and Ieformatory insti-
tutisns OF the state. A perusal OF the report
will show that most valuable service has been
rendered by the board in its efforts to improve
the methods obtaining in the management OF
county Jails, poorhouses and reformatories, and
that our institutions rs well have received much
benefit from the advisory relations IL has sus-
tanned toward them. An important service re-
Gently inaugurated by this board has been the
adoption Of uniform system Of accounting by
the several state Institutions Tho tables pre-
pared by the secretary OF the board, as published
In the report show at glance the per capita
cost of maintenance OF inmates IN each institu-
eral items OF expense incurred ] commend To
your considerate attention the review OF the
work OF the board and the recommendations
contained In It's report.
STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Under the provisions Of chapter I46 OF the
General Laws of 1885. which provides for the
establishing aud conducting OF u state school
for neglected and dependent children. there has
been established and recently Set In operation
in the city Of Owatonns, an institution Of the
character contemplated. An eligible site In
Guiding 100 acres Of land was donated by the
CITY, upon which nave been erected three cot
tages. furnishing Accommodations for about
sixty pupils. Tho school Is in charge of Prof
q. A. Merrill rs superintendent, q gentleman OF
peculiar qualifications for the duty, who has
had much experience IN the same line Of duty In
connection with the state public school OF
Michigan. While the buildings were constructed
NJ a cost within the appropriation OF $2O, 1000,
that sum was insufficient Co furnish them and
provide for current expenses OF the institution
until such time when the legislature could
ma o further appropriations for It's use. Tho
deficiency has been supp led, however. by the
citizens Of Owatonna, who generously advanced
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Total. ........ Sc. 600 $4,000 $47,7OO
The Winona school also asks an appropriation
for ladies' home, but no estimate Of its cost is
given. The normal schools sustain a prominent
and most important relation to our educational
system. and should command in the future, as
in the past, the fostering care of the state.
Their necessities increase with the development
Of the commonwealth, and their requirements
should receive such liberal consideration il
bestowed upon all our state institutions
Expenditures for permanent improvements
and repairs were at ST. Cloud S21 500 49, and at
Wiuona 81 .4S0.6S.
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Total. ................. ..... .S032, las 27
II will be bourne in mind that the above state
ment represents the condition of the treasury
on the 3lst day OF last July. Since that date
the amounts then standing to the credit OF the
permanent trust funds have been largely in
vested in Understanding securities. and the
general school fund distributed to the several
school districts OF the state. The revenue fund
also has not only been exhausted. but has bor-
towed largely from other funds las authorized
BY lawl IN the payment of appropriations made
Tor the current fiscal year The fiscal year be-
gins Aug. ], and, as rule, approximations tor the
seaI have been retarded as available at any time
after si.Rt date. The revenues, however. are not
received 20 any considerable extent until eight
mcnths thereafter. The taxes on railroads 1.-THE
largest single source Of revenueI are not paid
until March, and receipts upon the tax rolls are
tnconsiderable until about the same time. II
would largely relieve the treasury from the in
convenience caused by this state Of things II ap-
preparations for the fiscal year. except for cur
rent expenses, were made payable after April !.
The following is the auditors estimate Of re-
sources and liabilities for the years named:
RESOURCES
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SUPPLEMENT I.
Gov. Hubbard'S Message.
BIENNIAL MESSAGE OF GOV. L F. HUBBARD.

BIENNIAL MESSAGE OF GOV. l. =. HUBBARp.
Gentlemen OF the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes: Following the precedent established
by my predecessors upon retiring from office,
have the honor to submit for YOUR information
brief review OF the transactions of tho executive
department OF the state government during the
period that has elapsed since tho legislature was
last In session.
The extraordl mary growth in population and
the corresponding wealth which have character
lied the development OF tho state within the
period named are the source Of much gratiiica-
ton and pride to our people. and omens of great
promise for the future or our beloved common
the rich and varied resources with which nature
has endowed us and a wise administration of
the trusts committed Co our care TO assure that
proud destiny for our state which the possibili-
ties OF the future present.
FINANCES
The following statements give q general idea
Of the transactions of the treasury for the fscal
years OF 1885 and 1856. The auditors and
treasurers reports furnish tho information In
much greater detail: hence, for exact informa-
ton respecting each item, refer you to those
documents.
RECEIPTS.
Cash balance July 81. 1854 1886, 795 "a ........
Cash balance July 81, 1885, .......... S6l5,l45 20
State taxes. .,..,... blS3l3 a. 660,tQS 50
Miscellaneous receipts
from counties. ........ $1,000 81 ss.lOs 81
Taxes en- gross receipts
OF railroad Companies. 613,30a 60 SCI. 1853 81
Taxes and fees on tnsur-
Rnce, telegraph and
minin: conpauies..... S0,6il So S,1A Al
Principal on school. uni
yersity and internal
Improvement land con-
traces. ...... a32,6e % So6o76 ~
Interest on the same. .... alS4OO s. So Sl3 90
Interest on invest ID trust
funds. .................. IS9,l72 IS Ie4,S13 Is
Sale OF bonds, accounted
trust funds. ........... ... 66So62 so
Miscellaneous. .... 1872 7S2 81 2S7l6S 43
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AoSdi .oI f%,oV1 90
Full information respecting the organization,
work and requirements Of these schools is fur
nished by the reports of their respective super
intendents and the board of directors. 4 con-
tinuance of the liberal policy the state has here
tofore exercised toward this institute believe
to be warranted by the character and the results
of its work
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numbers 25.175 volumes, and its collection of
historical and archaeological relics has received
large and valuable aocessions during the past
two years. The interesting details of tho report
Will repay perusal.
FISH COMMISSION.
The fish commission have distributed 22,-
S13. l47 ish and II, loo. 600 eggs in the waters
OF the state during the past two years. Tnese
include tho most desirable species of food fishes
adapted TO our lakes and streams The work of
the commission has been prosecuted intelli-
gently, and as indicated by It's report, with re-
suits OF highly satisfactory character
STEAM BOILER INSPECTION.
The report of the board OF inspectors for
steam boilers and steam vessels. herewith trans
united, exhibits as result OF it's work since the
passage of the law creating the board. the IN
spection Of 80 steam vessels and $3.50 steam
boilers. OF which latter Sd were condemned and
3lo ordered to DO repaired: 393 chief engineer
licenses were issued, l,4S7 assistant and 3, 355
special. But one boiler explosion is reported,
resulting In the loss Of one life. The average
loss Of life from such cause prior to Co the pas
been eight. thus clearly demonstrating the util-
1ty OF the service. The law needs some amend
ment the character OF which will be suggested
by the inspectors IN future communication.
INSURANCE STATISTICS
Tho report OF the insurance commissioner
gives valuable Information and contains many
practical suggestions respecting the insurance
In 1886 was: Risks written. S203, $40, 324;
premiums received, -, 77o,3 10; losses paid,
81, 2GS, 3S7.20. Tho companies paid in taxes
aud fees to the state $64, 705.76 in 1885, and
$75,0S9. 81 in 1886.
LOGS AND LUMBER.
The several surveyors general report the fol-
lowing statistics respecting the lumber interests
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INSANE HOSPITALS.

At the end Of the last fiscal year there were
1,479 patients under treatment in the two in
sane hospitals OF the state, S74 at st. Peter and
COS at Rochester. an increase of $50 since the
last biennial report OF the trustees. There was
expended for the maintens nee of the insane
1928, 9o5.7i in 1885, and S22S, COG % in 1886,
and for new structures and improvements at TIE
two institutions Sll2, GA Al for the two years.
The estimated requirements for the next BIZ
ennial period are as follows:
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:. 600 tor the purpose indiossed; An early APP

$1,000 for the purpose indicated. An early APP
preparation will be asked for their reimburse
ment
The report OF the commissioners will advise
you of all details respecting the location OF the
institution. the construction and equipment OF
its buildings and the organization or the school,
heartily aud confidently commend to your fos-
tering care this young institution, believing
that In the near future IL Will demonstrate Its
great possibilities for good. As a most worthy
public charity, as certain agency OF moral re-
form and as an undoubted measure Of public
economy, the state public school asks for your
generous consideration.
The estimate of appropriation required for tho
immediate future of the institution arc as fol-
lows: ..ar .
yesr 1887 Observation-Disclosures. . $1,000
tonua. ........................ 5000
For deficiency and incidentals. ..... 5000
For current expenses 1885,. .......... 1900
For current expenses 1889. ............. $4,000
For new buildings Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
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LIABILITIES
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PUBLIC HEALTH.

The functions of the state aud local boards of
health were materially enlarged and their
efficiency cbrrcs pond,nRly increased by the leg
islation OF 1885 respecting the control Of infec-
tious diseases OF animals, the regulation of Of
fensive trades. the supervision Of sources Of
water supply, and the act reorRanizing and de-
filming the duties of local boards. The state
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ally receipts from railroad and insurance COM
panies The trust funds have been increased
from sc, ~ in 1871 to So, COL. 637 IA In
1886. These additions are the proceeds OF the
sale Of land and pine stumpaae belonging to the
several funds, except $142, S0611 which has
been realised as profit on the sale and exchange
OF securities held by these funds. Recent In
vestment. OF these funds have been in the bonds
Of the State Of Tennessee which have largely in
creased In value since their purchase and If sold
allied
AS an agency in the line of public reform and
retrenchment In public expenses the state board
OF corrections and charities was organized In
1885. Its efficiency in this service has been
shown in the improved methods adopted
through It's fundamentally in many OF the
counties OF the state, In the administration OF
their local institutions and the decrease in cost
of maintaining their charitable and penal de-
pendents. The board have also instituted Q
uniform system OF accounting, under which all
expenditures at our state institutions are spread
before the public in an intelligible form.
The change from annual 70 biennial elections
was made IN 1883. As q measure In the interest OF
public economy and reform this change must be
regarded o. most sanitary one.
The present complete sanitary organization Of
the state, and its effective measures for the pro-
te0Efon OF public health. together with its ample
provision for the amusement and control OF
diseases among antmsls, are mainly the results
Of the legislation Of 1885, supplemented by the
vigorous and efficient action Of the state board Of
health. No state is now better equipped than
Of epidemfcs or infectious diseases.
As Q great public charity and an agency Of
moral reform the state school for dependent and
neglected children, recently opend at Owatonna,
will command place alongside the most worthy
institutions Of the state It's work In reclaim
ing from the communicating influences Of igno.
rance and VIA these innocent dependents win
be felt q cesdre years In saving to the citizen
ship Of our state thousands who might otherwise
contribute to swell the population Of her penal
Institutions
In 1881 the state militia was represented by
few independent companies. scattered. neglected
and poorly organized and poorly equipped
From that nucleus has been developed our pres
ept effective organization Of national guards, rs
compact. well disciplined and reliable q body Of
citizen soldiers, In proportion to numbers, ae
any state Of the Union can show.
The Immunity from taxation Of the lands held
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The report Of tho secretary Of the state histor-
it,aI society shows for the organization graf
flying condition Of prosperity. Its library now
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The dairy interests Of the state were at one
time threatened with irreparable injury by the
competition of oleagineous products which were
being generally introduced into our markets.
As a measure OF protection to this important
and rapidly growing industry OF our people, the
legislature OF 1855 enacted o law prohibiting
"the sale or manufacture Of unhealthy or adul-
terated dairy products" commissioner and
an assistant authorized by the law were ap-
pointed 10 enforce its provisions. The very In
terestiug report Of the commissioner will adj
wise you Of his proceedings and experience In
he encountered the energetic opposition Of man
product. who attacked the law in the courts and
by every possible device sought to defeat its ex-
ecution. The commissioner and his able assist
ant however. were indefatipable and persistent,
and as result of their efforts the base fahrica-
lions sold as pure dairy products are sub
stanttally expelled from the state. 1t IL
estimated that the import OF oleomargarlne for
the past year has been not to exceed 100000
pounds. while for the year preceding 1t was fully
1000. 600 pounds; and as n consequences, the
genuine product of the dairy has sold ut from
three TO five cents per pound better prices. The
public has been the victim OF various tmposi-
lions practIced in different departments OF its
industry. but ! think 10 win be admitted that
the ingenuity Of deprayed human genius has
eliminated In the production Of oleomargarine
aud its kindred sbominations.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
ghe report Of the secretary Of the state histor-
tying condition Of prosperity. Its library now
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-05-26
A Ride tu Dunselth and Back

v. Is. Noole, accompanied by ye reporter,
who acted IN the capacity o1> vt. org body.
guard; shuu,g very iiteasa Drive i.
ouhseirr and batk Iast Friday" The wheas
.lelas Wire jist 'comthenclng to shoW 'sigus
u Lille. ard tap grain SO tar apRfared t.
Aave u healthy start. le reporters stten-
Ion, aoweverj was rivetel by the beautiful
scenery Which lies along the road between
ne two to&ns. The road follows along the
use OF the famed Turtle Moun,ains, ana
ne view on every hand is pieturs2tue ano
pleasing to the eye. Among the fniost no
.ceable Puints o. interest is ,he BNlts 81,
Paul, wnich re ore told Is posseasSd OF con
siderable HISTORICAL mention. Lords Lake
.lso presented very petty appear pee,
heightened by tie - sht sun WINCH shone
"iA considerable s.gor upon tue scsne
Arriving at DHRse!th ye ,isitsrs drew VI
,eiore the 4otSl OF miue host 7. =. hesle,
where they allghted. After satisfy ing The
wants OF 'the inner man in IN approved
| ashiQp, y visit 10 the Times office followed
and Bro. Lair show: lmself posssssed Of
! Aii the courtesy anu ,. .lng manners Gus
| omxry to editors, who showed his
!is,tofs ab9ut the town in MI "a No. l.
lyle, not forgetting. OF course, to yisit tho
brewery, which Is up III the meuntain.
| about q mile IRON town, and from whici
| come very fine beer is now turned 9Yt. At q
| ate hour in the afternoon ye visitors start
I'd on theit return trip well pleased witt
] neir visit to Dunseith.
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A pajorlty .. Oh. excnlnsea are nov
sryipg piti,Ylly TO their readers IA overlook
t il there IL i dearth OF local matter in
heir papers at present, tor the house
cleaning seasop has struck the lapd. They
oay there IL npthlng like taking stoves
lowH and tearing carpets up; digging Out
every corner on the premises; pulling down
lectures and cu,.alns aud putting them up
agaln. Great ssettl the PIONEER staff are
. be congratulated, Ior its members are all
Ferltable oach---b but hold oni We won,
give il away. ~
Capital was abundantlv represented in
-5ort.neau last SUNDAY. by, II. =. balrd, o.
ne Loan and Trust Co; Geo. Juergens, oi
ne First National Bank, and G. J. LORD, oi
.Ae North anore Daak, u: ". Ensign, ol tbs
Jaaota h Eastern Mortgage Co., or Devils
lake, and II. 3. Aance, oi the u. D. Johnston
,lortgage CO., ST. Paul, all OF which gentle:
men accompanied the excursion party.
tn, prospect in the northwest now il
that the l.resent year will yield the largest
wneas crop yet known in our history, and
this facf, coinDined with the numerous rail-
roads wnich arc being built over The terri.
tory. is patting our eopie in . very con.
ientsi frame ofmina.
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